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Belvidere Police Say Person Found Dead in August Died of Overdose, Not Homicide

Methamphetamine · Lafayette

Belvidere Police Say Person Found Dead in August Died of Overdose, Not Homicide

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A Lafayette man has been charged with murder in connection with the overdose death of a 29-year-old Lafayette woman in March, authorities said. Reginald Bernard, 43, of Lafayette, is charged with second degree murder, possession with intent to distribute heroin/fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, obstruction of justice, monies derived from drug proceeds, possession of marijuana and possession …See the Story

Lafayette Regional Airport Lockdown Lifted, No Explosives Found

Evacuations · Lafayette

Lafayette Regional Airport Lockdown Lifted, No Explosives Found

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

UPDATE, 6/10/2025, 4 p.m.: According to Steven Picou, Lafayette Regional Airports Executive Director, during the investigation authorities determined the device found earlier this morning were auto parts. UPDATE, 6/10/2025, noon: The Lafayette Regional Airport has reopened to the public. State police have confirmed there were no explosives devices or hand grenades found in the investigation. “At 11:38 a.m. routine operations resumed at LFT. An i…See the Story

Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Youngsville

Youngsville · Youngsville

Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Youngsville

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- Officials are investigating a fatal two-vehicle fatal crash involving a motorcycle on La. 339 near its intersection with Simon Road that occurred yesterday morning. The crash claimed the life of Dustin Ayo, 42, of Thibodaux, officials said. During investigation, it was revealed that a 2013 Nissan Sentra was traveling north on LA. 339. At the same time, a 2025 Suzuki Motorcycle, driven by Ayo, was traveling south at a h…See the Story

House Fire Broke Out in Broussard, Cause Remains Under Investigation

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

UPDATE, 6/14/25, 4:15 p.m.: Broussard Fire Department released an update on the house fire on 100 Janin Road that occurred this afternoon. According to firefighters, they received the call around 2:20 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed the fire coming from the roof when they arrived. The home was occupied when the fire broke out but everyone inside the home got outsafely with no reported injuries. The house was destroyed by the fire, firef…House Fire · Broussard See the Story

Youngsville Nursery Flooded, Owner Calls for Long-Term Fixes

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- As floodwaters crept into her tree nursery early Tuesday morning, Alicia Stebbins knew exactly what to do; grab her boots and start moving trees. Mystic Forest Nursery, located in Youngsville, was nearly submerged after several inches of rain fell overnight. Stebbins, who owns the plant business, said it’s not the first time flooding has disrupted her operations and it likely won’t be the last. “I heard it about 5:00 t…Floods · Youngsville See the Story

Lafayette kicks off annual Pride celebration with parade, art and community spirit

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

LAFAYETTE, LA. - Rainbows, community pride and a sense of celebration filled downtown Lafayette on Saturday as residents gathered for the citys annual Pride celebration.The event featured a parade, LGBTQ+ trivia, a queer art market with local vendors and opportunities for self-expression and connection.To celebrate Pride is to celebrate confidence confidence that you exude, said Jeremiah Williams, also known as Jabari B. Glamazon, who currently …Parade · Lafayette Read Article

Where's Al? Lafayette hosts its first-ever Coffee Festival

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host its first-ever Coffee Festival this weekend. Nathanael Johnson, CEO of Rêve Coffee, shared that the festival has been a long time coming for the community.…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Power mostly restored after Slemco outage in Lafayette Parish

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

UPDATE, 6/13/25, 9:10 p.m.: According to Slemco’s outage map, most of the customers have had their power restored. According to Slemco's website, a few customers without electricity, but the majority of the outage has been restored. UPDATE, 6/13/25, 8:45 p.m.: Slemco crews were informed that a bird made contact with energized equipment in the substation. UPDATE, 6/13/25, 8:30 p.m.: Over 3,500 Slemco customers are with out power in Lafayette Pari…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Broussard hit by flooding from heavy downpours; road closures in effect

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BROUSSARD, La. (NEWS 15) — Heavy rainfall disrupted Broussard on Friday, June 13, causing flash flooding and road closures throughout the city. Broussard Police Chief Vance Olivier reported that the morning brought significant rainfall, leading to problems across the area.…Floods · Broussard Read Article

A Lafayette Christian standout explains why he chose the Cajuns over 8 other schools

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Lafayette Christian's Luke Green didn't set a specific date on when he would make his decision on where he'd choose to continue his football career in college.College Football · Lafayette Read Article

Lafayette Parish School System to switch insurance administrators in January. Here's why.

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Lafayette Parish School System employees and retirees will have a new third party health insurance administrator after nearly 30 years with the same company.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

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